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News Archive October 2010

Brazilian general election goes to second round

The general election in Brazil goes to a second round as none of the candidates achieved 50 per cent or more.

Category: South America
Posted 04 Oct 2010

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George Osborne announces benefit cap

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a cap on benefits to ensure families are better off working.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 04 Oct 2010

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Everything Everywhere to cut 1,200 jobs

Everything Everywhere, the mobile phone company created by the merger between Orange and T-Mobile, is cutting 1,200 jobs.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 04 Oct 2010

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Majority of teachers have considered quitting over bad behaviour

At least 70 per cent of British teachers have considered quitting over the behaviour of their students.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 04 Oct 2010

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Teach English in China and enjoy a street carnival

Visitors to China may like to attend the annual Lan Kwai Fong Street Carnival

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 01 Oct 2010

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English teachers could help those who wish to join their spouse in the UK

Spouses who wish to join their partners in Britain should learn English before moving.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 01 Oct 2010

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Degrees from UK unis could be ‘the most expensive in the world’

If tuition fees are increased to £5,000 a year, degrees from British universities will be the most expensive in the world.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 01 Oct 2010

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UK travellers afraid to haggle while abroad

Over half of UK travellers are too embarrassed to haggle when abroad.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 01 Oct 2010

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A third of employees are concerned about redundancy

Around 31 per cent of workers are worried they may lose their jobs following government cuts.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 01 Oct 2010

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Workers feeling more ‘stressed’

Nearly three-quarters of Brits struggle to get a good night's sleep due to work worries.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 01 Oct 2010

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